Frederick Lanchester besides being one of the great pioneers of the automotive industry is perhaps best known for
designing and building the first all-British motor car in 1895 but he also published papers and books detailing the first
scientific principles of flight, and theorised about the principles of colour photography before it was reality, and
devised military strategies that underpin business management courses still taught today. Visit the archive to see,
and bring to life, his collected sketchbooks, notebooks and correspondence. The exhibition, and online archive, will
enable examination of his many patents (over 400) and automotive blueprints, which together celebrate and
validate Lanchester’s place at the heart of British engineering, and ensure he truly lives up to his description as
“Britain’s own Leonardo da Vinci.”
We will have an introductory talk about his life and work and an introduction to the interactive archive where you
can explore his creations. For more information visit http://www.lanchesterinteractive.org/
Entry:- Go in via the main library entrance, Walk through the two sets of doors and
head towards the reception desk on the right. The friendly reception staff will let you
through the barriers. Walk straight ahead to the back of the room where you will find
the lift and stairs. Journey up to the second floor and find the Lanchester Interactive
Archive Space on your right hand side.
Car Parking – We have been offered free parking in the Universities multi-storey car park behind the library off Gosford
street but ONLY for pre registered cars (send detail of name and reg no to the organisers by Thursday 6 September)
Guests and visitors welcome to the meeting.
For further details and to book a place please contact the organiser:
William Waddilove 07786 540 812
